Passport Office Open In Parsippany For One Day

PARSIPPANY, NJ — It'll be easier for Parsippany travelers to get a passport later this month, when the Morris County Clerk's Office opens a one-day-only passport office in Parsippany.

On Nov. 29, travelers will be able to apply for a passport at the Parsippany municipal building. New notaries can also be commissioned, or existing notaries can have their commissions renewed.

The office will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The goal of the pop-up office is to make it easier for county residents to get a passport outside of Morristown. Any resident who needs a new passport can use the office. No appointments are required, but applicants mot arrive before 1:30 p.m. and have all necessary documents (you can find a full list below).

“We hope this service makes it easier for residents of Parsippany and neighboring towns to obtain passports, which are more vital than ever for travel and also for identification purposes,’’ said Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi.

Here's what you'll need to apply for a passport:

• Citizenship evidence: A certified birth certificate (not a photocopy) listing both parents’ names, or a current passport, or a naturalization certificate, or a consular report of birth abroad.

• Photograph: You must bring a color 2 x 2 photo with white or light background (photos can be obtained at local merchants, such as CVS, Walmart, Walgreens, and other locations)

• Proof of Identification: A driver’s license, previously issued passport, government or military ID, or a naturalization certificate. Minors must appear with both parents, properly identified. The child's original birth certificate issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics or the Department of Health and stating both of the parent's names must be submitted.

• Social Security Numbers are required for all applications (including minors)
• Personal checks, money orders or bank checks are required. Cash, credit cards and debit cards are NOT accepted. There will be two separate payments required for each passport. Please bring adequate blank checks.

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